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Material Girl

“I have always loved natural materials because they contain within themselves something so priceless, an acknowledgement of the passing of time,” expresses design enthusiast, Jet Acuzar. “Time is probably the one thing we cannot artificially manufacture, so for me, it is truly the most valuable element. Natural materials like wood which were taken from the earth, can be returned to it, there’s a loveliness to this cycle.” Her family home is a beautiful airy structure, with lots of natural light, tall ceilings and angular lines contrasting with soft ample archways. The ground floor and staircase have been laid with marble from Romblon, adding to the temple-like quality of the space. Large and intentional antique wood

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